Yes JP they live in pots, regular terra cotta pots. I try to give them new bark every other year or so. They live outside ALL year rain, shine, or cold...I have never lost one to weather! Very hardy orchids!

Hernias are COOL!! I just read a book DVD called the Orchid hunter(or something like that) It was ok, but It really didnt blow my doors off the hinges! It DID teach me about orchids some tho! and it DID make me get on the internet to take a closer look!They are amazing tho, just not my cup of tea. I really like hibiscus! But, I have to bring them inside in the winter here to keep them alive.your friend,john

The cyms are pretty darned easy to keep. Indoor I have phalaenopsis ( moth orchid ). The toughest thing about them, is patience. After the spikes are finished with their blooms, have to kinda wait a bit for the next one to pop up!